Favorite Element Poll - Einsteinium, Seaborgium, Lawrencium, Fermium, Uranium

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The forum discussion centers around participants sharing their favorite chemical elements, with notable mentions including einsteinium, seaborgium, lawrencium, fermium, and uranium. Participants express preferences based on personal connections to scientists or the versatility of elements like uranium. The conversation also humorously touches on fictional elements and puns, such as "tinytimium" and "unobtainium." Additionally, the discussion highlights the significance of elements like phosphorus and carbon in various scientific contexts.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of the periodic table of elements
  • Familiarity with chemical properties and classifications
  • Knowledge of notable scientists in chemistry
  • Awareness of the significance of elements in biological and industrial applications
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  • Research the properties and applications of uranium in nuclear energy
  • Explore the historical significance of phosphorus in alchemy and biology
  • Learn about the uses and characteristics of noble gases, particularly xenon
  • Investigate the contributions of scientists like Glenn T. Seaborg to modern chemistry
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This discussion is beneficial for chemistry enthusiasts, educators, and students interested in the properties and significance of various chemical elements, as well as those exploring the intersection of science and humor in discussions about chemistry.

  • #31
Helium, the noblist element of all!
 
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  • #32
Loren Booda said:
Helium, the noblist element of all!

nobler than Neon??
 
  • #33
I liked unununium (element 111) before it was renamed to roentgenium.
 
  • #34
Hipster geologist liked unununium before it was roentgenium
 
  • #35
And it very versatile. Pencils charcoal coal etc.
 
  • #36
To actually xenon is the most noble noble gas. It is purple when excited. Purple is the color of royalty.
 
  • #37
Vanadium :biggrin:
 
  • #38
beatlemaniacj said:
To actually xenon is the most noble noble gas. It is purple when excited. Purple is the color of royalty.

but royalties are when the playwright gets paid in the green room, so why not phosphorous?!
 
  • #39
Playwrights in A green room?! And phosphorous is with red, black, or white. And phosphorous isn't a noble gas. Think of all the phosphates
 
  • #40
beatlemaniacj said:
Playwrights in A green room?! And phosphorous is with red, black, or white. And phosphorous isn't a noble gas. Think of all the phosphates
you red me wrong, phosphorous glows green too; it's not a noble gas, but it's noble because of the royalties in the green room.

Are aren't we pivoting meaning on homonymic fulcrums?
 
  • #41
I like the classics: hydrogen,oxygen and carbon.Chlorine is kind of cool too.
 
  • #42
I'm going to go with beryllium. (I just think it should be spelled bearyllium.)
 
  • #43
Loren Booda said:
Helium, the noblist element of all!
Not nobelium?
 
  • #44
As I lived in the federal state it was named after for quite some while, I am going with hassium.
 
  • #45
I'm surprised no one's said holmium

"Holmium has the highest magnetic strength of any element and therefore is used for the polepieces of the strongest static magnets. Because holmium strongly absorbs neutrons, it is also used in nuclear control rods."

How can anyone *not* get excited by that?
 
  • #48
How about unbelievium and unobtainium.
 
  • #49
Astronuc said:
How about unbelievium and unobtainium.

Ah yes, I think frictionless surfaces are made from unbelievium, and massless pulleys are made from unobtainium.
 
  • #50
Astronuc said:
How about unbelievium and unobtainium.
...and administratium.
 
  • #51

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